Newport Catholic adds to family tradition by winning 2A football title

Josh Cain threw a 4-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Lyon with 26 seconds left, lifting Newport Central Catholic to a 30-26 victory over Caldwell County to win the Class 2A state football championship on Saturday.

Newport Catholic's Brady Thacker (54) holds up the championship trophy following their 30-26 win over Caldwell County in the KHSAA Class 2A Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl championship high school football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Bowling Green, Ky. (AP Photo /Joe Imel)
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Caldwell County players react to losing in the last seconds to Newport Central Catholic in the KHSAA Class 2A Commonwealth Gridiron Bowl championship high school football game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Bowling Green, Ky. (AP Photo /Joe Imel)
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